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Ever noticed how much better the boat runs when you take it out without the lure selection! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Do a Google search on adding methylated spirits to petrol.......will bring up pages of results.....and yes I'm one of those old mechanics, it was regularly used and done to mix the water and burn it through............anyway, Google, read and decide for yourself Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

You can get a fuel additive to help with the condensation, the cheaper way is a cup of Methylated Spirits......also doubles up as an emergency back up drink......no, didn't say that. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Steve.....just need outriggers.........and then of course, depending on time of year, wether you run 15 or 24kg......so need 4 of each, Grin... Maybe you just need to come for a run with us again! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

And now of course Steve, you need something to tie them to, remember a spread is 4 or 5 if you set a shotgun.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I got 4 of those, plus boxes.......then you need casting lures.....and poppers,......and plastics.....plus the flathead and bream gear...........and now I'm setting up a couple of jigging outfits.. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Keep away from the big toy shop at Caringbah, keep off websites... Be careful, the hole in the water....becomes a whirlpool! You just never have the right colour, the right body, the righ..... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

What's it down to 32C?. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Umhhhh Steve, unless I can't count, there's more than two there, and more on the way! Welcome to the club! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Krause, for Rhino racks, loader, etc, give us a call at Roadrunner. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Wanted to head out, but back from overseas bus. Trip on Thursday, and seem to be good at bringing a bug back with me! I was looking at that same temp break and altimetry over Heatons,, and regretting feeling like crap. Good luck tomorrow guys, look forward to some positive reports Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

There is one very important point from the discussion on here......Make your point to The RMS before 28th August............otherwise the rules will be the rules Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Roadrunner will be happy to quote you on replacements Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

It went a bit longer in Melbourne, in 1977, Iwas an apprentice mechanic in the army. Between 4 platoon and 5 platoon we had an opened grass area....now remember we were apprentices, 15-17 years old. We had a full scale war between the 2 platoons with skyrockets and Roman candles and bungers, 2 resupply trips into the local town by a couple of the seniors that had cars....lasted nearly 2 hours until we landed one of the big skyrockets into the duty room. We were still picking up spent fireworks 12 months later Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Well done Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Bugger Gerry.....now I know what the missed call was.....may of even considered flying back! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I've done it several times, now in comfort and sleep for the night, but originally used to do it in my Nautiglass V150, and from Campbelltown. So All of what has been said above. Boat ramps are the worse part of it, so think and check out before, use the ramp, have a day on the harbour with the family. Check out the maritime website, they show where you can anchor. Get comfortable with anchoring before the day. And remember, there is going to be a lot of boats, so be prepared to be very close to someone, and also as boats leave,me vigilant, as anchors can end up crossed over. Think about position, from Campbelltown, I presume you will put in parramatta side of the bridge. There are several vantage points that side of the river, and would be worth investigating as the run back to the ramp would be easier. Eastern side of the bridge.....do NOT leave with the hordes when the police open it at 1am, it's chaos and dangerous. Be very careful particularly under the bridge, it ends up like the 'Perfect Storm' with waves going every where. Hence the longer you wait the better. With Kids on board travelling back, take it easy be vigilant, be prepared to turn the boat quickly so your bow first into a passing wake, don't scare them or the wife trying to run it side on. The above is not to put you off, just to advise the cautions, I have had some great nights, and some of the best were in the 15' Nauti, with Chicken, Prawns friends and their young son Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

There used to be something about hanging a dead animal over the water a few days ahead...let it get flyblown, the maggots drop into the water Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Can give you the name of a Great acupuncturist, Bowen therapy guy in Liverpool Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Depends what shoes they have on, on the day Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Swordfisherman Stewy, did the sell job when he came out with me a couple of weeks back on the scent blazer teaser. I've used a lot of different teasers and have a couple of favourites. I will be adding one to my tool kit, it just looks good, and swims really really well, Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

As crossfire said above. My background is a plant mechanic (earthmoving machinery) army trained, and also 9 years as state service manager for the big orange hire company. So I may not of done a hydrive, but have repaired and supervised a lot of hydraulic cylinder repairs. The first concern is .....what caused the seal to leak? They don't just normally wear out. So, you have to inspect the ram when it's apart. The actual ram (or rod) needs to be inspected for rust, chips, dents etc, as that is possibly what has cut the seal as it has passed through that point. If that is damaged it needs to be re chromed or replaced Then the cylinder needs to be inspected the same, and as said above, honed out. The actual seal replacement as a job is not hard, white grease or Vaseline on the seals, correct tool to remove the gland nut, ensure the ram nut is tight. Remember there are two seal sets to replace, the set you can see, which I'm presuming are the set that are leaking, and the set that are on the end of the ram inside the cylinder, the set that actually move the ram in and out. As I said the job itself is not hard, and I'm sure there's probably a you tube clip on it, or a service sheet with fastening torque values etc. However.....the most important part is that you inspect the ram and cylinder and correct any wear or damage. Otherwise your new seal set will prematurely fail. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

So I gather no one got lucky on Friday?.......heard rumours of fish off Kiama Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hope it's a better day for you guys tomorrow than today....was very quiet out, radios were almost in stealth mode.. Someone did drop a Marlin, heard of 3 stripies, Adrian dropped 2 Makos.....not sure if he will fess up on here that he spent half an hour on one at Browns on the electric, an aparantley scared the crap,out of a couple of guys when it jumped beside their boat.....but I'll dob him in I think it was Ambition that dropped a decky onto a boat to help a guy who was solo and hooked up to a solid fish, that was after 3 pm. Us, we didn't turn a reel, shame it looked good Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thanks Steve Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk